this week the pentagon released the name of one soldier killed in afghanistan. and we'll be right back with a holiday thank you. >>> sleigh bells ring ♪ >> each year i think it's the prettiest. ♪ snow is glistening >> it's like a wonderland. ♪ we're happy tonight >> it's always spectacular every year. ♪ gone away >> welcome to the white house! pretty cool, huh? ♪ is a new bird >> every tree from midland beach and all across the country shine as a beacon of hope for all americans. i'd like to wish each and every one of you a very merry christmas and a peaceful and joyful holiday season. >> a look back at christmas in the white house. that is all for us today. thanks for sharing part of your sunday with us. check out "world news" with david muir tonight and before we go, a big thank you to everyone here behind the scenes who brings you "this week" every week. have a happy, safe and blessed christmas. ♪ hallelujah hallelujah ♪ ♪ hallelujah hallelujah ♪ ♪ hallelujah ♪ hallelujah hallelujah ♪ ♪ hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah ♪ ♪ for th